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OU16 XTY

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,310 mi
Last recorded36,310 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU16 XTY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 36,310 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 32,432 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 32,430 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 28,493 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 24,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm /edges wearing bald 185/60/r15 86h dunlop (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm/edges wearing bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 20,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 17,104 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 17,102 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 15,398 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 15,395 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 11,669 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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OU16 XTY is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 35,726 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU16 XTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 10 years old, this Mazda 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OU16 XTY registered?

OU16 XTY is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 March 2016.

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